Project Geotechnical Engineer

SOCOTEC US; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC US is seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer to join our Bay Area team in San Jose, Walnut Creek, or Alameda, CA. The successful candidate will manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects while collaborating with clients and internal teams.

The ideal candidate holds a California PE license, a Civil/Geotechnical/Geological Engineering degree, and at least five years of geotechnical experience, preferably with a consulting firm. Master’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold a California PE license.
• Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years geotechnical experience; consulting background preferred.
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics and subsurface investigations.
• Experience with field exploration, soil classification, analyses, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects for Bay Area clients.
• Interact with clients and manage project budgets and scheduling.
• Coordinate field activities: logging borings, test pits, trenches, cores.
• Perform foundation, slope stability, and settlement analyses.
• Prepare proposals and technical reports; provide mentorship to staff.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field exploration

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Geological Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer to join our Bay Area team in San Jose, Walnut Creek, or Alameda, CA. The successful candidate will manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects, working closely with clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects
• Interact directly with clients and manage project budgets
• Coordinate and participate in field activities, including:
• Logging borings, test pits, trenches, and cores
• Evaluating geologic and seismic hazards
• Performing forensic evaluations of distressed structures and failed slopes
• Perform engineering analyses, including:
• Foundation design and evaluation
• Slope stability analysis
• Settlement analysis
• Prepare geotechnical engineering proposals and technical reports
• Provide technical support and mentorship to staff engineers, geologists, and field technicians

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• California Professional Engineering (PE) license REQUIRED
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience; experience with a geotechnical consulting firm preferred.
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering principles, and subsurface investigation methods.
• Experience with field exploration, soil classification, geotechnical analyses, and report preparation.
• Ability to perform technical calculations and interpret laboratory and field data.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or related engineering discipline preferred.
• Experience with geotechnical software used for slope stability, settlement, liquefaction, and foundation analyses.
• Experience providing construction observation and geotechnical field support services.
• Familiarity with Bay Area geologic and geotechnical conditions.